Three projects will help ensure continued delivery of safe drinking water in Grafton. The village will replace its old water storage tank, a booster pump station and deteriorated water lines with financial assistance from Ohio EPA low-interest loans.

Ohio EPA issued more than $936 million this year to finance projects that upgrade drinking water infrastructure and improve the quality of Ohio’s lakes, rivers and streams — more than ever before in the 28-year history of the state’s revolving loan programs. All Ohio EPA loans are provided to communities at below market rates, and this year resulted in a combined savings of more than $150 million for Ohio’s counties, cities and villages.

Ohio EPA has finalized the 2018 Program Management Plan for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF). The fund provides financial and technical assistance for projects that improve the quality of Ohio's rivers, streams, lakes and other water bodies.

Ohio EPA will hold a meeting on Nov. 20 to discuss the Agency’s draft 2018 Program Management Plan for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF). The fund provides financial and technical assistance for projects that improve the quality of Ohio's rivers, streams, lakes and other water bodies.

Lore City will eliminate unsanitary conditions from failing on-site systems to bring Lore City into compliance with regulatory requirements and water quality standards, in part through a nearly $700,000 zero interest loan from Ohio EPA.